The Uco Valley

— Mendoza, Argentina —

It is one of the most picturesque places in all the world and one of the finest viticultural regions in all of Argentina.

It was on a whim...

that we found ourselves here in this romantic and unique place at the foot of the Andes filled with the desire to create delicious wines.

The Brochu Family Vineyard was established in 2005. All of our grapes are grown, hand-picked, individually selected and bottled on our small, 15-acre estate. We grow Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Torrontés and Tempranillo grapes.

Our goal is simple – make the best wine possible.

  • 250+

    Annual Sunny Days

  • 3,600ft

    Elevation

  • 57°f

    Avg. Temperature

  • Alluvial

    Soil Type

33.5° South

The Brochu Family Vineyard is located in the heart of the Uco Valley in the Mendoza Province. The conditions here – high elevation, alluvial soils, irrigation sourced from the Andes Mountains, little rainfall, hot daytime temperatures along with cool nights – all of these things combine to create a terroir capable of growing truly exceptional quality grapes.

Our geographic and climatic conditions provide excellent fruit ripening, concentration and textures resulting in wines that are deep in color, intense in aroma, and rich in flavor.

Map showing Location of the Uco Valley

Our Winemakers

Santiago Achaval

Consulting Winemaker

Picture of Santiago Achaval

Having earned numerous accolades from Wine Spectator and Robert Parker, Santiago Achaval is the ideal consulting winemaker for the Vines of Mendoza Private Vineyards.

Pablo Martorell

Winemaker

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With roots in the Mendoza region, Pablo also has international winemaking experience from Bordeaux and California. Young but already heavily accomplished from Wine Advocate and Wine Enthusiast. His many awards for wines from the Vines of Mendoza Private Vineyards belie his young age. We are privileged to have Pablo in his prime with many great vintages to look forward to.

Mariana Onofri

Wine Director

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A sommelier with international experience, Mariana oversees blending sessions and barrel tastings for the 120 private vineyard owners at the Vines of Mendoza including Caprice Wines. In a busy harvest season, more than 230 fermentations and winemaking plans are under her direction.

Mike and Caprice

Mike and Caprice Brochu

Brochu Family Vineyards is owned and operated by Michael and Caprice Brochu. It has been a labor of passion since it started. Brochu Family Vineyards produces fine wines under the label Caprice Wines. While the couple began their adventure on a whim, they have found themselves committed to creating the best wine possible. Mike and Caprice divide their time between Mendoza, Telluride and Seattle.

  • Mike Brochu
  • Caprice Brochu

  • Brochu Family Vineyards
    110 Lost Creek Ln Unit 10
    Mountain Village, CO 81435

  • Telluride, CO 81435

  • Brochu Family Vineyards
    Ruta Provincial 94, km 11
    Tunuyan, Uco Valley, Mendoza